Easy Homemade Uncrustables Recipe with Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam
A quick and easy recipe to make nostalgic, crustless peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, soft and fresh
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, natural preferred)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam (homemade or store-bought preserves)
- Optional: small amount of butter or margarine to lightly butter bread edges for sealing
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and lay out all ingredients and equipment.
- Remove crusts from each bread slice using a round cutter or knife.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on half the bread slices.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam evenly on the other half of the bread slices.
- Place a jam-covered slice on top of a peanut butter-covered slice, matching edges.
- Press the sandwich firmly around the edges to seal, optionally buttering edges before pressing.
- Use the round cutter to cut the sandwiches into neat circles.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet or plate and chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set (optional).
- Serve immediately or wrap individually and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use soft, fresh white sandwich bread for best sealing. Lightly butter edges before pressing to improve seal and prevent leaks. Chill sandwiches before packing to firm up filling. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage. Variations include using almond butter, different jams, or nut-free butters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 9
Keywords: uncrustables, peanut butter, strawberry jam, homemade sandwich, lunchbox snack, easy recipe, kid-friendly